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Folscher Family History

Folscher Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Holscher, Fulcher, Hoelscher, Fischer, Loescher, Hilscher, Roscher

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Where is the Folscher family from?

You can see how Folscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Folscher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Folscher family living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Folscher's in USA. Nebraska and 2 other states had the highest population of Folscher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Folscher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Folscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Folscher census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Folscher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Folscher. For the veterans among your Folscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Folscher lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Folscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Folscher in 1978 was 20, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Folscher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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